Double Cross
Double Cross

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Double Cross

1992
Movie
87 min
English

A troubled, but goodhearted artist and motorcycle rider struggles to stay on the straight and narrow when he has easy access to drugs, orgies and a lucrative car theft racket.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Director: Joe CoppoGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A former police detective, framed for a crime he didn't commit, must go undercover to expose the real culprits and clear his name. He navigates a dangerous world of organized crime and corruption, facing betrayal at every turn. With the help of unlikely allies, he races against time to bring down a powerful syndicate before they silence him permanently.

Critical Reception

Double Cross (1992) received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often cited its predictable plot and derivative nature, drawing comparisons to better-executed crime thrillers. While some performances received minor praise, the film as a whole was generally considered a forgettable entry in the genre, lacking originality and compelling character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its action sequences but criticized for its weak script.

  • Felt like a B-movie with potential that was ultimately unrealized.

  • Performances were inconsistent, with some actors doing their best with limited material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a film that was seen as a standard, low-budget action-crime flick that did little to stand out from similar offerings of the era. Some viewers found it mildly entertaining for its chase scenes and fight choreography, while others were unimpressed by its lack of depth and originality.

Fun Fact

While James Lew is known for his extensive stunt work and choreography in many Hollywood films, Double Cross (1992) was one of his earlier leading roles where he also contributed to the action direction.

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